EMEND for ORAL SUSPENSION Rx

Therapeutic Use:

Indications for EMEND for ORAL SUSPENSION:

In combination with other antiemetic agents, in patients ≥6mos of age for prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of moderately to highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, including high-dose cisplatin.

Adults and Children:

<6mos or <6kg: not recommended. Give with corticosteroid and 5-HT3 antagonist (see full labeling). 6mos–<12yrs or patients (Peds or Adults) unable to swallow: 3mg/kg (max 125mg) on Day 1; then 2mg/kg (max 80mg) on Days 2 and 3. Administer susp 1hr prior to chemotherapy on Days 1, 2, and 3; if no chemotherapy is given on Days 2 and 3, administer susp in the AM.